Malham, north of Riyadh, is hosting the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 at the headquarters of the National Center for Falcons. The 21-day event runs from August 5 to 25, bringing together local and international falcon breeding farms.
According to SPA, the auction operates as a specialized marketplace where breeding farms showcase birds in dedicated pavilions, with sales conducted via a live, competitive bidding platform. The venue includes exhibitors of falconry equipment and utilizes television coverage and social media live streaming to reach local and international audiences.
CEO Talal Al-Shamaisi stated that the event offers a diverse selection of premium falcon breeds and provides services to farms from their arrival in Riyadh through ownership transfer. He described the auction as the world’s largest gathering of falcon breeding farms, serving as a platform for workshops and the exchange of expertise among breeders and falconers.
Al-Shamaisi noted that the 2025 edition included 67 breeding farms from 23 countries, with growth in sales, participating farms, countries, and the number of falcons offered. For the first time, all rounds of the farkh category in the Melwah competitions will be limited to falcons sold through this auction.
Where is the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 taking place and for how long? The auction is being held at the National Center for Falcons headquarters located in Malham, north of Riyadh. The event is scheduled to run for 21 days, starting from August 5 and continuing until August 25, 2026.
How are the falcons sold and showcased during the event? Participating breeding farms showcase their birds within dedicated pavilions at the venue. The actual sales are conducted through a live, competitive bidding platform, while the event is broadcast via television and social media live streaming.
What were the participation figures for the 2025 edition of the auction? The 2025 edition of the auction attracted 67 breeding farms representing 23 different countries. This edition saw year-on-year growth regarding the number of participating farms, the countries involved, the total sales, and the number of falcons offered.
What new rule has been introduced for the Melwah competitions in relation to the auction? For the first time, a new regulation stipulates that all rounds of the farkh category in the Melwah competitions will be limited exclusively to falcons that were sold through the International Falcon Breeders Auction.